The application deadline is December 15. We review applications once a year for admission the following Fall. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE for an application to be considered.
Students are admitted to the program based on their intellectual match with faculty interests. Prospective students are strongly advised to contact faculty working in their area of interest. read some of their publications. When you contact them, explain your research interests and provide an overview of your education and training. Ask them if they are accepting students, and what projects they are planning. They can advise you on how your experience fits with our program, and can suggest ways you can strengthen your application. We have many applicants, and it will greatly help you if faculty know you before admissions decisions are made. Our faculty enjoy hearing from potential students, and generally will not vote to admit a student they haven’t had any contact with.
Please view the following pages to learn more about our application process:
- Applying to the Graduate Program
- How Your Application Is Reviewed
- Graduate Application FAQ
- Graduate Application Checklist
For more information about the Department’s application process or to check the status of your application, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant.